Taniya Wright
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San Antonio, TX, United States
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Greenville Mayor, NCDP releases statements in response to Trump rally chant
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – City of Greenville Mayor P.J. Connelly and the North Carolina Democratic Party have released statements in response to the chant at President Donald Trump’s rally. NCDP said the chant at last night’s rally was “deeply upsetting.” Through a Facebook post, they added that “This isn’t who North Carolina is. We reject […] → Read More
‘Puppies aren’t people,’ says attorney for woman accused of tossing 7 puppies in trash
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ/CNN) — The California woman accused of dumping seven puppies in a trash container in April was back in court Thursday, but it was a statement made by her attorney that drew audible gasps from the courtroom. Joseph Cavanaugh, the attorney defending 54-year-old Deborah Culwell, said her bail shouldn’t be increased because her […] → Read More
Raleigh woman’s ultra-popular Instagram account helping to get cats adopted
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh woman is using peoples’ love of social media accounts featuring animals to save lives. Traci Highsmith is the woman behind the mega-popular Instagram account “Raleigh Kittens.” Highsmith has been fostering kittens for nearly four years and has helped just more than 100 kittens and mom cats. She started “Raleigh […] → Read More
Veteran sent overseas 11 times is using his experience to help NC vets
"It was kinda a natural transition to this job, I was a kind of an advocate and the voice for the service members and their families," said Paul Berry, who served in the Marine Corps. for three decades. → Read More
NC Theatre member, Tony voter discusses results of annual award show
Eric Woodall with the North Carolina Theatre is a Tony voter. → Read More
Marine veteran credits Valor Games for helping him heal
Marine veteran Scott Emerry has been participating in events like the Valor Games for several years and says being able to be part of events like this help him to heal. → Read More
30-year Army veteran dedicated to making sure fellow soldiers' stories are told
Lt. Col. Fred Burt (Retired) has been volunteering as a living historian at the North Carolina Museum of History for the last decade. → Read More
North Hills to host Wine Walk benefiting cancer research
The Wine Walk is from 7-7 p.m. on Saturday. → Read More
Did you know? Your dog's groomer doesn't need a license and there are no regulations
Our pets are like family, so it's important to know that there are no formal requirements to become a dog groomer in North Carolina or any other state. → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: Urban Axes in Durham
Taniya Wright and Erin Clanahan went axe throwing at Urban Axes in Durham to test out their axe throwing skills in this week's edition of Road Trippin'. → Read More
NC Theatre announces 6 shows for 2019-2020 season
The North Carolina Theatre announced its plans for the 2019-2020 season. This season will feature six shows, starting with "West Side Story." → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: Al's Burger Shack in Chapel Hill
One restaurant that lots of people in the Triangle say is the area's best burger spot — Al's Burger Shack in Chapel Hill — is always packed. It gets even more crowded when it's NCAA Tournament time. → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: Cirque de Vol in downtown Raleigh
The studio offers a number of different classes from aerial arts to yoga and mediation . → Read More
Apex woman who created Moon & Lola jewelry wants to inspire women to be strong
Kelly Shatat began making jewelry on her sofa. But as the demand grew, she had to hire full-time help and move to a studio in downtown Apex. That's where the flagship Moon & Lola store is now located. → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: Morgan Street Food Hall in downtown Raleigh
Several of the more than a dozen vendors offer tasty breakfast foods. → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: Living Conservatory at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
The exhibit is a Central American tropical dry forest filled with tropical plants and animals. → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: Escazú Chocolates in Raleigh
Taniya and Erin went Road Trippin' to Escazu Chocolates in Raleigh, a shop where they specialize in bean to bar chocolate. → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro
In the last 20 years, Carolina Tiger Rescue has rescued more than 70 animals. They have tigers, lions, a leopard, cougars, ocelots, servals, a coatimundi, kinkajous, caracals, and a bobcat. → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: Trellis Beauty in Raleigh
Besides being the first clean beauty products store in the area, Trellis Beauty offers the country's first Skin Owl Steam Bar. → Read More
Road Trippin' with Taniya & Erin: The haunted town of Littleton
Stephen Barcelo says ghost hunters from all over the country visit Littleton to try and communicate with the other side. → Read More